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Episode Synopsis
Help Guangfu Recover: The town was devastated, and families need support. Please donate or share the GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebuild-guangfu-township-after-typhoon-ragasa
In this episode of Strait Talk with Xiangyu, I sit down with Angelica, who joined me in disaster relief efforts in Taiwan's Guangfu Township, Hualien County after Typhoon Ragasa. We share firsthand accounts of the widespread destruction, and discuss how government inaction and neglected infrastructure worsened the crisis.
We cover:
The overflow of the barrier lake at Matai’an Dam
The situation we saw on the ground
Challenges faced by the people of Guangfu
The local community's resilience and cooperation
Lessons for disaster preparedness
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Become a member of Strait Talk's YouTube channel
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In this episode of Strait Talk with Xiangyu, I sit down with Angelica, who joined me in disaster relief efforts in Taiwan's Guangfu Township, Hualien County after Typhoon Ragasa. We share firsthand accounts of the widespread destruction, and discuss how government inaction and neglected infrastructure worsened the crisis.
We cover:
The overflow of the barrier lake at Matai’an Dam
The situation we saw on the ground
Challenges faced by the people of Guangfu
The local community's resilience and cooperation
Lessons for disaster preparedness
Support Strait Talk on Patreon
Become a member of Strait Talk's YouTube channel
Make a one-time donation to Strait Talk through Buy Me a Coffee, CashApp, or Venmo
Follow Xiangyu on X and more
Subscribe on YouTube and Telegram
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